Job description
We are excited about growing the SQEP Ltd team and are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team. We are a well-regarded, close knit team, of talented subject matter experts, renowned for our ability to deliver. Our ethos is focused on customer satisfaction, equality, teamwork, support and development, and engendering a healthy home/work life balance.
Your fit, within a team that holds its values and corporate social responsibilities as key, is as essential as your ability to support to our Commercial and Finance Departments.
As a Finance Assistant, you will work closely with the Finance Team, you will play a key role in the financial administration of the company. You will be responsible for day to day financial processing, as well as undertaking general financial administration tasks under the guidance of the Finance Director.
The role is ideally an on-site role and full-time, however willing to discuss hybrid and part-time, flexible options with the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Check, process and record all payments, administer invoices and expenses claims received
Reconcile transactions on computer and bank statements and ensure that all accounts balance
Liaise with and review budgets and expenditure as necessary and prepare monthly reports and other data as required
Maintain proper records for all the above on SAGE and file all relevant paperwork
Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice
Think creatively and show initiative
Qualifications
Ideal applicant would have, or be working towards an AAT qualification or equivalent
Competencies
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence in liaising with external organisations
Ability to use databases, including spreadsheets
Accuracy in reporting detailed financial information
Proficiency in working with Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload, manage competing tasks and meet deadlines
### Nice-to-have: AAT qualification or equivalent Previous experience in a finance role High proficiency in working with SAGE
Experience
Previous experience in a finance role
High proficiency in working with SAGE